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IFF trends report: added value key to success in inflation-hit dairy space
New research into dairy and alternative dairy trends highlights advantages of offering functional health benefits and connecting with consumers’ values.
Winners of the CÁIS 2024 Irish Cheese Awards announced
The winners of the 2024 Irish Cheese Awards were announced at a prestigious ceremony hosted by CÁIS, the Association of Irish Farmhouse Cheesemakers.
Wedholms introduces milk cooling tank using CO2 as refrigerant
The tank is compatible with the revised F-gas Regulation that will be mandatory in the European Union from January 2025.
Ornua announces group full-year results for 2023
Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products and owner of the Kerrygold brand, today published its operating and financial results for the 12 months ending 30 December 2023, reporting a Group turnover of €3.4 billion.
Bulgarian dairy progressing, says USDA FAS
In 2023, Bulgarian dairy farming stabilised with a growth in milk deliveries, according to a report by the US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS).
Yili celebrates a decade of Yili Innovation Center Europe (YICE)
A ceremony themed “Connect Globally to Drive Innovation” was held at Wageningen University to celebrate upgrades at YICE and the establishment of YMINI (Yili Maternal & Infant Nutrition Institute, YMINI) Global.
The day of judging, knowledge and sampling
More than 5,000 cheeses are expected to be judged on 27 June, when the International Cheese & Dairy Expo opens for business at Staffordshire County Showground in the UK.
Arla Foods Ingredients signs acquisition agreement with the owners of Volac’s Whey Nutrition Business
The UK-based Volac group specialises in turning whey into ingredients for sports nutrition, with by- products being sold for food and animal nutrition.
New training opportunities made available at the Gerhard Schubert Training Centre
Schubert has now invested in a new training machine so that it can continue to meet the high demand for its training courses.
GB dairy farmers set to save tonnes of carbon with bio-tech
As part of its wider sustainability initiative, Leprino Foods, the world’s largest mozzarella cheese maker, is investing in biological technology that is on course to save a nearly 4,000t of CO2 annually on producers’ farms.
Emmi buys Verde Campo in Brazil from Coca-Cola
The Verde Campo brand will complement Emmi’s position in Brazil through the addition of functional dairy products in line with the steady transformation of its portfolio.
Mettler-Toledo announces Flow Wrap Applications webinar
The webinar is scheduled for 8 May 2024 and features expert strategies on enhancing food safety and efficiency in flow wrap packaging.
Amcor expands packaging capacity in Wisconsin, US
The installation of new, state-of-the art equipment – primarily in northeast Wisconsin over the next 18 months – will expand and optimise capacity while further increasing network reliability and responsiveness to serve customers.
Ex-Arla CEO Ash Amirahmadi named RABDF Princess Royal Award winner
Mr Amirahmadi was formally presented with the award on 15 April in a ceremony at Gatcombe Park by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.